The meeting was called to order by Mayor Daniel Imdieke on Monday, March 11, 2024 at 5:00 pm. Upon roll call, the following council members were present: James Gartner, Brian Jacob, Randall Meidinger; Wayne Ehley, Travis Dockter. Absent: Dennis Morris. Also Present: City Attorney Joseph Hanson, Public Works Director Tyler Gross, City Administrator/Auditor Sharon Jangula, Deputy Auditor Joy Bosch.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
A motion to approve the February 5, 2024 Meeting Minutes was made by Brian Jacob, seconded by Wayne Ehley. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried.
Dan Weber, Linton Celebration Committee, updated the council on the activities for the 125th Celebration. There was also discussion on the parade, parking, daily cleanup in the downtown celebration areas and spraying for mosquitos. He asked assistance from the city in notifying residents along the parade route that there will be no parking on the street during the parade and campers will not be allowed to park on the parade route streets throughout the celebration.
A motion to approve Building Permit Applications: 24-05 David Flegel-build tool shed; 24-06 Dan & Lisa Henderson-install chain link fence; 24-07 Grace Ann Elaine Streyle-remodel; 24-08 Kathy Fitzgerald-concrete work; 24-09 Terry & Corinna Huber-re-shingle; 24-10 Miles of Smiles-build white vinyl fence; 24-11 Benedict & Jackie Wald-update building doors was made by James Gartner, seconded by Travis Dockter. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried.
A motion to approve Special Event Permits to Sell Alcoholic Beverages from July 1 to July 6, 2024 for Linton’s 125th Anniversary Celebration to Happy Hour Bar on the Parking Lot located on the south side of Happy Hour Bar and to Linton Liquors LLC, Off Sale on Linton Liquors Parking Lot was made by James Gartner, seconded by Brian Jacob. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried.
Discussion was held on the request from Happy Hour Bar to be open until 2:00 a.m. from July 1 through July 3, 2024. After discussion, a motion was made by Wayne Ehley, seconded by Travis Dockter to allow all licensed alcohol establishments to extend bar hours to 2:00 a.m. from July 1 through July 3, 2024. Voting aye: James Gartner, Wayne Ehley, Travis Dockter. Voting nay: Brian Jacob, Randall Meidinger. Motion carried 3-2-0.
A motion to approve Gaming Permit 24-01 Emmons County 4-H Council, for a raffle on 7/9/24 was made by James Gartner, seconded by Wayne Ehley. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried.
A motion to approve the February 2024 Monthly Financial Reports was made by Brian Jacob, seconded by James Gartner. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried.
A motion to approve the payment of bills was made by Brian Jacob, seconded by Wayne Ehley. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried. Ameritas-dental insurance $468.80; BEK Communications-telephone bill $86.85; Circle H Lumber-parts $32.00; City of Bismarck-landfill fees $2,797.05; Dakota Pump & Control-labor $976.00; Dept. of Health, Chemistry-water testing $166.83; Dept. of Health, Microbiology-water testing $100.00; Elan Financial Services-credit card payment $635.96; Emmons Co Record-publishing $170.62; Emmons Co Sheriff’s Dept.-policing $3,333.33; Fastenal-public works employee clothing $1,376.94; Ferguson Waterworks-parts $4,727.23; Fireside Office Solutions-office supplies $176.43; IRS-payroll taxes $4,918.46; Jack Electric & Trenching-street light project $82,676.31; Joseph Hanson-legal fees $1,115.00; Joseph Hanson-legal fees $705.00; KEM Electric-power bill $280.71; K&H Electric-labor $5,370.00; Lenora Glasser-deposit refund $100.00; Linton Auto Parts-supplies, parts $652.51; Luke Mosset Welding-labor $480.00; Moore Engineering- engineering $14,282.00; MDU-power bill $3,647.46; MDU-labor $60.67; Nancy Gefroh-deposit refund $25.00; ND One Call-utility locates $6.50; ND PERS-Feb. pension $4,022.74; NDPHIT-employee insurance $11,608.79; Nodak True Value-supplies $152.29; Patriot Fuels-unleaded $97.98; Prairie Heating & Air-labor $3,448.81; Payroll $19,765.53; Sayler Implement Inc-parts $278.13; SCWD-water $6,214.00; USDA Rural Development-water project loan payment $49,103.72; USDA Rural Development-water project loan payment $17.393.15; USPS-water bills postage $234.79; Verizon Wireless-cellphone & iPad plan $69.13; Workforce Safety Insurance-workers compensation $2,343.75.
Discussion was held on purchasing a used pressure washer/steamer to clean city equipment. The estimated cost for the pressure washer/steamer including installation of additional wiring and ventilation at the city shop is $3,800.00. A motion to approve the purchase was made by Wayne Ehley, seconded by Travis Dockter. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried.
Discussion was held on a request for reimbursement of costs incurred by a homeowner to camera and unplug their sewer service line and clean up the basement. The sewer service line was clogged at the sewer main connection and there was sewage backup into the basement. The city had turned in the request to the city’s insurance carrier. The insurance company did not find any negligence on the part of the city and therefore did not consider payment for damages. Based on the finding of the insurance company, the council took no further action.
Discussion was held on selling the Centennial Park lot located east of the Community Center. During discussion, it was noted the park is seldom used and the Gazebo is unsafe and needs to be torn down. Jangula informed the council that the adjacent landowners are interested in acquiring the property and their intentions are to build a garage that would blend in with their home. A motion to sell the property (parcel 52-0006-00333-000) for the cost of the 14-1 special assessments in the amount of $1,745.61 plus all closing costs was made by James Gartner, seconded by Travis Dockter. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried.
The next regular meeting will be held on Monday, April 1, 2024 at 5:00 pm with the Tax Equalization being held at 5:30 pm.
The council reviewed a quote to patch an area on 2nd St. where a water leak was repaired. There was general consensus to wait until the upcoming street project to do the patching.
The council was provided copies of the Engineers Report dated 3/3/24, the LIDC Balance Sheet as of 01/01/2024 and minutes of the LIDC Board of Directors Meetings on 01/17/2024. The council also received a draft copy of the updated ordinances to be discussed at the May meeting.
A motion to adjourn was made by James Gartner. Meeting adjourned.
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